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This Stylish Home Is ANY Wine Lover’s Dream!
The formerly blasé basement at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House transformed into a chic wine lounge with just the right amount of dramatic flair. Liz MacPhail, an Austin-based pro designer who s cleverly styled space: part lounge, part temperature-controlled vino storage, 100 percent oenophile’s fantasy. She answers to the wood-paneled, cigar smoke-filled man cave.…
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The Napa Valley Wine Train’s Themed Rides Are Back, Check Them Out!
The Napa Valley Wine Train is running its festive trains back for the holiday season. It includes tours for its “Wizards and Witches” murder mystery, as well as holiday rides. It is also a favorite attraction for those who like a little glitz and old-school glamour any time of year The modern Amtrak ride doesn’t…
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“From Decay to Splendor: The Renovation of a 600-Year-Old French Chateau”
Jean-Baptiste and Erin were a newly-engaged couple, and they were looking at various options for them to relocate to his native France. Needless to say, they encountered some obstacles along the way. However, they didn’t give up, and they actually hit upon an idea that seemed to fly in the face of all logic. Although…
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CABERNET FRANC ON THE RISE IN NAPA: HERE’S WHY!
When you are looking for the best red grapes in the Napa Valley, there is no doubt that Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best that you can go for. However, you also should place some strong consideration on one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s sister wines, that of Cabernet Franc. This wine continues to gain some…
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Macadamia Nut Encrusted Cedar Planked Salmon w/ Roasted Poblano Pepper and Peach Chenin Blanc Reduction
½ cup Kerrygold Butter 2 tbsp Organic Dijon Mustard 1 tbsp Organic Local Honey ¼ cup Organic Coconut Milk 1 cup Organic Macadamia Nuts 2 tsp Organic Garlic Minced 6 oz Wild Caught Salmon per serving -Sauce- 1 Organic Medium Shallot 3 Full Organic Green Onions (reserve the greens for later) ¼ cup Kerrygold Butter 2 cups Chenin Blanc (Plus 2 additional Cups for drinking) 4 tbsp Poblano Pepper and Peach Spread Begin with warming the grill…
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Summer Tomato Gazpacho
4 medium sized tomatoes diced ⅓ cup lime juice 1 jalapeno seeded 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp fresh chive 6 medium basil leaves 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp cumin ½ himalayan salt 1 medium cucumber seeded and diced 1 medium green pepper seeded and chopped ½ cup red onion ⅔ cup croutons Directions: Place…
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Smoky Summer Salsa
One Large Jalapeño Seeded and Diced (for hotter salsa leave seeds and ribs in tact) 1/4 Medium White Onion 3 Garlic Cloves 2 Medium Red Tomatoes 1 Large Yellow Tomato 1/2 Lime Juiced 4 tbsp Fresh Cilantro 1 tsp Smoked Sea Salt Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the desired consistency…
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Persimmon Vinaigrette Dressing
1 large or 3 medium persimmon’s, skin and seeds removed 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 small garlic clove 1 teaspoon coconut sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper Place skinned persimmon is food processor, blend and add the remaining ingredients. Serve over mixed greens.